Controller

Controller Location: Nemours Office At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

We believe building a successful career is a two‑way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Senior Controller

Are you a Finance Business Partner with experience in Controlling ready to make a significant impact on a global organization? In this key position you will be a strategic business partner to the Cluster directors, ensuring robust financial planning, cost control, and performance management in alignment with global corporate objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a self‑motivated and proactive team member to join our Business Services team in France. Reports to: Cluster Business Service Manager with a dotted line to Subregional Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Lead cluster‑level financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Deliver monthly performance reviews with analysis of variances (actuals vs. plan/forecast). Partner with operations to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Cost Control & Analysis: Monitor manufacturing cost structures including standard costing, variances, and inventory valuation. Analyze production metrics, material usage, labor, and overhead absorption. Lead cost‑reduction initiatives in collaboration with production and supply chain teams.
• Reporting & Compliance: Contribute to monthly closing processes. Prepare and present timely financial reports to local and corporate stakeholders. Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements (IFRS/GAAP/local). Contribute to internal and external audits process.
• Business Partnering: Act as a financial advisor to the Cluster Operations and Sales directors. Support capital investment decisions with business case analysis and ROI modeling. Participate in strategic projects (automation, expansion, ERP upgrades, etc.).
• Additional Supporting Roles: Act as an Expert for other Sibelco controllers in Controlling processes and particularly in Standard costing and Manufacturing P&L. Provide coaching and advice to other controllers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics or business or comparable degree/qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing controlling/FP&A.
• Strong SAP knowledge and experience in standard costing and manufacturing PL.
• Good knowledge of VAT legislation.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles, budgeting and cost control.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Capacity to translate data into compelling, action‑oriented analysis.
• Pragmatic, self‑motivated, results‑oriented, adaptable with ability to work to numerous pressurized deadlines.
• Strong team spirit with willingness to help others within the team and across the organization.
• Ability to work within a multicultural environment.
• Quick adaptor to new technology tools and processes.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.

Job Details

Employee Type: Permanent

EEO Statement

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.